Cloud Security Architect – Contract
Location: London (Hybrid)
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract
Rate: £550/day
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
A specialist consultancy is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to join a key client engagement on a contract basis. This role involves shaping and overseeing cloud security strategy, architecture, and governance across complex cloud environments (AWS and Azure).
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and enforce cloud security architecture and standards
* Lead security design reviews and threat modelling for cloud-based applications
* Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to ensure secure cloud deployments
* Review and improve identity and access management, encryption, and logging strategies
* Advise stakeholders on cloud risk, compliance, and remediation actions
Requirements:
* Extensive experience in cloud security architecture (AWS and/or Azure)
* Deep understanding of security best practices, cloud-native tooling, and automation
* Experience with CI/CD pipeline security and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, etc.)
* Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Benchmarks
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Contract Details:
* Day rate: £550
* Outside IR35
* 6-month initial term
* Based in London with flexible hybrid working